For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their warrior ancestors. But now the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger, and sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying—and some deaths are more mysterious than others. Into the midst of this turmoil comes an ordinary house cat named Rusty . . . who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.Enter the world of Warriors with this great introduction to Erin Hunter’s best-selling series: Warriors #1: Into the Wild, Warriors #2: Fire and Ice, and Warriors #3: Forest of Secrets. In addition, this bundle includes bonus materials like trivia, territory maps, sneak peeks at other Warriors books, and a new short story from Erin Hunter.

Incredible pizzas and authentic Italian recipes from street-foodie brothers who have taken London by storm. Pizza Pilgrims is the brainchild of James and Thom Elliot who decided to give up their 'proper' jobs to follow a dream. Excited by the burgeoning street food movement in London, they decided to travel 4,000km around Italy in their Ape three-wheeler van, meeting food producers, top chefs and passionate local cooks, to uncover the best-kept secrets of pizza making and bring them home. Armed with their Italian foodie knowledge, they set up shop (or van) in Berwick Street market in Soho selling incredible takeaway pizzas at a reasonable price. Since then they’ve garnered five-star reviews for their food, opened a pop-up restaurant, which was an instant sell-out and fed a host of hungry festival goers throughout the summer. This book shows how to make the best pizzas ever – from the simple but revered Neapolitan margherita to saltimbocca (pizza sandwiches) and pizza nduja (pizza topped with a spicy pork sausage). Pizza Pilgrims focuses on the key ingredients and techniques that will make your pizza stand out from the crowd as well as showcasing other cherished Italian recipes from the brothers; Pepperonata on bruschetta, Tuscan chicken with green olives, the cheese farmer’s wife’s Caciofiore ravioli, vanilla ice cream three ways and many, many more. James and Thom’s enthusiasm for Italian food is addictive and this is a cookbook to inspire and to have fun with.

The stories and secrets behind BBC television’s most-loved show. The official companion to series 1 and 2, as well as the forthcoming Christmas special. The Life and Times of Call the Midwife takes you behind the scenes of the small-screen sensation that has brought to life Jennifer Worth’s experiences as a midwife among the slums and buzzing dockyards of London’s East End in the Fifties. Find out how Fifties fashions, make-up and homes were flawlessly recreated. Discover the hidden secrets of the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House and what flavour cake ruled in the kitchen when war-time rationing finally came to an end. Immerse yourself in a world that’s been fondly revived to celebrate a glimpse of history that, like today, has childbirth at its heart.

A glorious, fully illustrated insider account from Team Sky of the greatest summer in British road cycling history, as team-mates Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome go head-to-head in the quest for glory The summer of 2013 will be the most significant moment yet in Team Sky’s short but wildly successful history and a landmark in the story of British cycling. After their glorious success in last year’s Tour de France, where Sir Bradley Wiggins reigned supreme and the team romped to glory, all eyes are on Team Sky as they vie to cement their position as the greatest force in road cycling. The Team Sky Diary of the Giro and Tour once more brings together first-hand accounts from team members including Wiggins, Froome, as well as the masterful Team Principle, Dave Brailsford, with the sumptuous award-winning photography of Scott Mitchell. As Wiggins and Froome lock horns, and the Team turn their formidable focus to the historic task of dominating both races, this is an essential book for all cycling fans.

Ching-He Huang is one of the brightest stars in modern Chinese cooking in the UK. Each week in her new BBC2 series she re-invents the nation's favourite Chinese dishes, modernising them with fresh, easy to buy ingredients, and offering simple practical tips and techniques. These are brought together in this beautiful book to accompany the series. Drawing on the experiences of top chefs, her family and friends, growers and producers and celebrity enthusiasts Ching sets out to discover the best Chinese cooking in the UK today, introducing easy-to-make Chinese food to sometimes resistant Brits, and painting a picture of modern Anglo-Chinese life in the UK as she goes. Chinese Food Made Easy begins with some of the most familiar dishes from a Chinese takeaway menu - Sweet & Sour Prawns, Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Chop Suey and Cantonese Vegetable Stir Fry, each with Ching's special and imaginative twist. Later we explore spicy Szechuan food: Noodles, Dumplings and Dim sum; Seafood; Fast Food ; Desserts and finally Celebratory Food, where Ching presents a complete banquet of dishes to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Ching's knowledge, charm and enthusiasm shine through as she shares the 'basic principles' of Chinese cooking including some of the simple techniques and tips taught by her Grandparents for tasty results. Using ingredients from high-street supermarkets and some imaginative suggestions for alternative ingredients, these classic Chinese dishes are updated, fresh and healthily prepared so that anyone can make and enjoy them.

A revealing look backstage at the hit TV show Downton Abbey. In-depth interviews give an exclusive insight into the actors’ experiences on set as well as the celebrated creative team behind the award-winning drama. A lavishly illustrated book full of images from the new series including those stunning 1920s costumes, which will delight the millions of devoted Downton fans. Step inside the props store or the hair and make-up truck and catch a glimpse of the never-before-seen secret backstage world. Expertly crafted with inside knowledge and facts, this book will delve into the inspiration behind the details seen on screen, the choice of locations, the music and much more. With a perspective from the director’s chair and rare insights into filming, this is the inside track on all aspects of the making of the show.

The ingredients, cooks, techniques and tools that have shaped our love of food. We all love to eat and most of us have a favourite ingredient or dish. In today's world we can get the food we want, when we want it, but how many of us really know where our much-loved recipes come from, who invented them and how they were originally cooked? In this book William Sitwell, culinary expert on BBC2's 'A Question of Taste' and editor of Waitrose Kitchen magazine, takes us on a colourful, whirlwind journey as he explores the fascinating history of cuisine. This book is a celebration of the great dishes, techniques and above all brilliant cooks who have, over the centuries, created the culinary landscape we now enjoy. Any lover of fine food who has ever wondered about the origins of the methods and recipes we now take for granted will find A History of Food in 100 Recipes required reading. As well as shining a light on food's glorious past, there are contributions from a glittering array of stars of British cuisine, including Marco Pierre White, Delia Smith, Heston Blumenthal, Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver. In an incisive and humorous narrative, Sitwell enters an Egyptian tomb to reveal the earliest recipe for bread and discovers the greatest party planner of the Middle Ages. He uncovers the extraordinary and poetic roots of the roast dinner and tells the heart-rending story of the forgotten genius who invented the pressure cooker. And much, much more.

In this mouth-watering collection of inspired and delicious dishes, renowned chef Denis Cotter takes vegetarian cooking to a new level. These recipes are designed to complement busy modern-day life and include ideas for mid-week bowl dishes and simple snacks as well as summer barbecue recipes and mouth-watering salads and risottos. Denis is famous for his inventive approach and this collection will inspire cooks everywhere, no matter what your taste or skill level. For the Love of Food is an essential cookbook for vegetarians but will also appeal to non-vegetarians who enjoy flavour-packed food and new combinations. Full of simple and satisfying solutions, this is a book that you will turn to everyday. Recipes include: Orecchiette with broad beans & baby courgettes Mussaman curry of new potatoes, chickpeas & green beans with cucumber & coriander salsa Pumpkin stew with fennel, leeks & borlotti beans Chocolate olive oil mousse with salt & chilli sesame praline and cherry salsa Rhubarb & strawberry trifle with prosecco, orange mascarpone & pistachio-lemon praline The best cheese on toast in the world Maple & chilli roasted beetroot with wild rice, pecans, bitter greens & orange yoghurt Broad bean & ricotta stuffed braised artichoke with citrus yoghurt and beetroot pastry Saffron-braised squash with aubergine, pine nut & spinach stuffing and lentil-goat's cheese sauce

Fresh, young and full of enthusiasm Donal Skehan is a real cooking talent. His passion for simple delicious and healthy home cooking will inspire novices and more experienced cooks alike to get in the kitchen. Since his childhood, brought up in a little fishing village outside Dublin, food and cooking have been a major part of Donal's life. Growing up and experimenting with different flavours and culinary influences from French to Asian and even Swedish, Donal's adventurous sprit and childlike curiosity for food and flavour can be tasted in his dishes. In 2007, in an attempt to record his culinary creations, Donal started his own blog; http://www.thegoodmoodfoodblog.com/ which has a massive following and has helped him develop as a chef. This book takes the blog and Donal to a new level. It contains some recipes from the The Good Mood Food blog along with some new ideas. Ordered into 7 chapters; including 'Breakfast Feasts', 'Healthy Salads', Easy Entertaining', 'Meals in Minutes' and 'Simple Speedy Desserts' Donal has a quick, easy and tasty solution for every meal. Full of flavour yet simple to make, Donal's recipes are perfect for novice chefs but will also appeal to the more practiced cook. And, not only is his food fantastic but Donal brings his winning personality to every dish, you cannot fail to like him or share his enthusiasm for healthy home cooked food. Recipes include: * Blueberry and Rhubarb Oaty Breakfast Crumble * Griddled Spicy Fish with Tomato Salsa Salad *Gazpacho Starter Shots with Crostini *Rustic Steak Sandwiches with Homemade Mayo *Pecan Peach Pie *Vodka Penne * Steamed Bok Choy with Soy Honey and Lime Dressing *Minty Pea and Lemon Pesto Pasta *Swedish Meatballs with Dill Spring Potatoes *Mini Hazelnut Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches

Champion of the home cook, Donal Skehan, is back with a collection of tasty, easy-to-make dishes that cost less. We all want to cook and eat great food, but without making a hefty dent in our wallets. In this, Donal’s third cookbook, he takes on the challenge of showing how easy and straightforward it is to enjoy delicious home-cooked food and spend less. Whether you a hungry student, are feeding a growing family or simple wish to save some money for a treat, Donal’s recipes will encourage everyone to enjoy satisfying yet affordable dishes. Donal’s personality shines through on every page and he also draws on the knowledge and experience of others. Past generations were often adept at using cheaper cuts of meat, turning leftovers into tasty meals and planning ahead to avoid expensive last-minute shops. So Donal turns to his own family and grandparents, plus a range of experts such as butchers, fishmongers and grocers, to offer straightforward advice and inspired recipes. Divided into 7 chapters, Donal covers everything from everyday suppers, soups, stews and pots, baking and desserts, roasts, healthy dishes and more. Recipes include; Coq Au Vin Blanc Ham Hock, Spinach and Cheese Crepes Cauliflower and Broccoli Mac N' Cheese Baked Tomatoey Crumbed Mackerel Cheesy Potato Tart Chilli Tuna Spaghetti Zesty Orange Pudding Dad's Braised Oxtail Crispy Mustard Chicken Tray Bake Squash and Spinach and Lentil Curry 5 Minute Dark Chocolate Espresso Cups Boiled Ham Hock and Five Fab uses for Leftovers Zingy Store Cupboard Tinned Pulse Super Salad Vegetable and Pearl Barley Stew Crowd Pleasing Family Trifle 10 Minute Homemade Brown Bread Swedish Gingerbread Moist Maple Apple Tea Cake

Unpromisingly – for a walking book –? Desire Paths ?begins on a hospital gurney as the author prepares for open heart surgery. Thereafter, it dances back and forth in place and time between an array of obscurely connected walks that Roy has undertaken over the years.? Among the book’s many characters and diversions are Wetherspoons, Capt. Picard, the Navy Cut sailor, the buried ‘Spirit of Brighton’, Wendy Craig, Harrods, Buddhism’s Six Realms of Desire, ‘Things to Do...’ tourist brochures, Argleton redux, the abyss, strip-lynchets, punk residues, Milton Keynes, multiple identities and an inkling of what the future may hold for thoughtful walkers. Each chapter starts with a quote from Phil Smith's?Mythogeography, specifically from the ‘Legend’ given in that book – ‘legend’ as in a set of definitions of symbols used on maps to define landscape features. Roy uses these symbols to organise the book.? The main body of each chapter is an account of a walking journey he has done. These are not chronological: structuring the book around the mythogeography Legend has (dis)organised the walks into a sequence that wanders in and out of time.? Towards the end of each chapter, Roy reflects on a Landscape Feature that corresponds to the Legend – exploring the workability (or playability) of mythogeographical concepts and illustrating how they have manifested in his own walking.? Finally, the? Jump Over the Back Fence ?notes ?in each chapter suggest further actual walks which readers could make.?

Un thriller pentru adolescen?i. Un succes interna?ional.Cite?te primul volum al trilogiei Alb?-ca-Z?pada!E cea mai grea iarn? din ultimii ani; str?zile din Tampere, Finlanda, sunt ?nghe?ate ?i acoperite de z?pad?. ?i nimic nu contrasteaz? mai tare cu albul z?pezii dec?t s?ngele.Lumikki Andersson, o adolescent? ?n v?rst? de 17 ani, locuie?te singur? ?i urmeaz? cursurile unui liceu de arte. ?i-a f?cut o regul? din a nu se implica ?n lucruri ce nu o privesc. Totu?i, aceast? regul? este pus? la ?ncercare ?n ziua ?n care Lumikki g?se?te bancnote p?tate de s?nge ?n camera obscur? a liceului.D?ndu-?i seama c? trei elevi de la liceul s?u au un amestec ?n acest incident, Lumikki se treze?te prins? ?n h??i?ul unei afaceri interna?ionale cu droguri. Via?a ?i este pus? ?n pericol.Acum ?i adolescen?ii au o Lisbeth Salander a lor!Lumikki Andersson, eroina trilogiei Alb?-ca-Z?pada, a ?nv??at s? se apere singur? ?i s? nu aib? ?ncredere ?n nimeni. E un lup singuratic ?i o supravie?uitoare. A fost agresat? brutal la ?coal?, iar acum s-a mutat ?n Tampere, unde locuie?te singur?. Lumikki e inteligent?, sarcastic?, are o anume duritate ?i ?i place solitudinea. De asemenea, ?i place s? se lupte corp la corp, s? ?noate ?n ap? ?nghe?at?, s? alerge ?i s? viziteze galerii de art?. A hot?r?t c? nu mai vrea s?-i fie niciodat? fric? de nimic.?Ro?u ca s?ngele d? startul unei aventuri provocatoare, al?turi de Lumikki, o eroin? care calc? pe urmele Larei Croft.“ – Keskisuomalainen?Romanul Sallei Simukka te prinde ?n str?nsoare ca iarna siberian?.“ – goodreads.com?Romanele acestei foarte talentate scriitoare finlandeze, Salla Simukka, au fost o revela?ie pentru mine. Lumikki Andersson, eroina curajoas? a trilogiei, ne poart? ?ntr-o c?l?torie plin? de evenimente nea?teptate, care ne ?nc?nt? ?i ne ?nfioar? deopotriv?.“ – Emily Thomas, editor, Hot Key Books

John Holt - Promotorul educa?iei la domiciliu - homeschooling ?Tot ce spun eu ?n cartea acesta poate afi rezumat ?n patru cuvinte: Ave?i ?ncredere ?n copii!“ – John Holt Copiii ?nva?? cel mai bine ?nainte de a merge la ?coal?, c?nd ??nv??atul este precum respiratul“, atrage aten?ia celebrul reformator educa?ional John Holt. Odat? intra?i ?n sistemul clasic de ?nv???m?nt, micii ?colari ajung repede s? fie umili?i, speria?i ?i descuraja?i. V?duvi?i de dorin?a fireasc? de a explora, ei se vor sim?i cople?i?i de cerin?e f?r? noim? ?i de test?ri care ignor? punctele lor forte. Vor c?uta strategii de a p?c?li profesorii sau se vor limita la a ?nv??a strict ?pentru examene“. Plec?nd de la observarea procesului natural ?i fascinant ?n care copiii mici ?nva?? pe cont propriu s? mearg?, s? vorbeasc? sau s? rezolve jocuri complicate, autorul ?ndeamn? p?rin?ii ?i educatorii s? creeze un mediu de ?nv??are bazat pe ?ncredere ?i deschidere, care s? ?ncurajeze nu doar achizi?ia unor fragmente din diverse teorii, dar ?i dezvoltarea ?ncrederii, r?bd?rii ?i autonomiei elevilor afla?i la v?rste fragede. Miza c?r?ii const? ?n transformarea ?colii (dar ?i a c?minului familial) ?ntr-un loc unde copiii s?-?i poat? ?mbun?t??i stilul natural de g?ndire ?i ?nv??are.

Psihologia Sinelui, ?ntemeiat? de Heinz Kohut, este una dintre cele mai importante orient?ri din psihologia, psihoterapia ?i psihanaliza contemporan?. Pornind de la tulbur?rile narcisice de personalitate, frecvente ?n clinica sa din America anilor ‘50, Kohut se distan?eaz? de teoria pulsiunilor elaborat? de Freud pe baza trat?rii nevrozelor, foarte r?sp?ndite ?n Europa ?nceputului de secol. ?n centrul psihologiei sinelui se va afla linia narcisic? a dezvolt?rii psihice, pe care Kohut o consider? prioritar?. Sinele, obiectele sinelui, oglindirea, transferul narcisic iau locul principalelor concepte freudiene. Importantele modific?ri teoretice se concretizeaz? ?n ?nnoiri ale tehnicii, ?ntre care privilegierea empatiei ?n raport cu interpretarea se situeaz? pe primul plan.Sintetiz?nd ?ntreaga concep?ie a lui Kohut, prelegerile interactive sus?inute de el la Chicago la mijlocul anilor ‘70 se adreseaz? psihoterapeu?ilor, psihiatrilor, psihologilor, precum ?i tuturor celor interesa?i de cunoa?terea de profunzime a omului.

n lucrarea sa, care a ctigat premiul Pulitzer n 1981, Robert K. Massie prezint detaliat viaa acestui captivant personaj istoric i evideniaz evenimentele cruciale care au transformat un biat ntr-o legend, inclusiv cltoriile sale incognito prin Europa, curiozitatea sa de nepotolit fa de obiceiurile occidentale, obsesia pentru mare i constituirea mreei flote ruseti, modul n care a creat o armat de nenvins i relaiile sale cu cei pe care i-a iubit cel mai mult: Ecaterina, iubita sa tandr, i Menikov, prinul fermector i lipsit de scrupule care a ajuns la putere prin intermediul prieteniei cu Petru. Un loc special n carte l ocup relaia dificil a lui Petru cu fiul su Aleksei, care a fost judecat i condamnat la moarte n 1718. Autorul nu neglijeaz nici viaa politic, social, cultural i religioas din Rusia pe parcursul jumtii secunde a secolului al XVII-lea i primei pri a secolului al XVIII-lea. Astfel, Massie i conduce cititorii n lumea ruseasc medieval i premodern schimbat iremediabil, uneori n mod violent, de reformele iniiate de monarhul autocrat Petru cel Mare. Fie c sunt schimbri care au afectat n primul rnd individul, precum obligativitatea tierii brbilor, sau iniiative care au vizat consolidarea forei statului, de exemplu, nfiinarea marinei ruseti i a Sankt-Petersburgului, reorganizarea administrativ inspirat de modelul occidental, toate acestea au transformat Rusia medieval ntr-un stat modern. n acelai timp, multe dintre reformele din timpul lui Petru au avut o influen ndelungat asupra societii ruseti. Cartea lui Massie nu ofer doar o perspectiv intern a societii ruseti, ci urmrete i aciunile lui Petru n planul politicii externe, la nivel european sau chiar global. Astfel, dou dintre cele cinci seciuni ale lucrrii se ocup de relaiile Rusiei cu celelalte state europene. Poate cel mai important conflict din timpul domniei lui Petru a fost cel mpotriva Suediei. n urma Marelui Rzboi Nordic (1700-1721), Rusia a obinut o serie de teritorii (Estonia, Livonia i Ingria). Totodat, deznodmntul acestui lung rzboi a nsemnat i ascensiunea Rusiei la rangul de putere continental. Pe plan militar, ns, domnia lui Petru nu a fost scutit de eecuri. Campania arului din Moldova, pornit mpotriva Imperiului Otoman, s-a terminat prin nfrngerea de la Stnileti (1711). Nu de puine ori, autorul american i aduce n prim-plan pe actorii politici importani din Europa sfritului secolului al XVIII-lea i nceputului secolului al XVIII-lea. Regi, comandani militari, nobili, toi sunt prezentai cititorilor, care pot astfel nelege mai bine aciunile sau atitudinile lor. arul Aleksei, tatl lui Petru, Ludovic al XIV-lea, Wilhelm de Orania, Carol al XII-lea, Augustus de Saxonia, ducele de Marlborough, prinul Eugeniu de Savoia sau feldmarealul Rehnskild se numr printre figurile ilustre descrise de Massie. De regul, atunci cnd analizeaz anumite perioade, istoricii pun accentul pe rolul proceselor i al fenomenelor de lung durat, lsnd cumva n umbr personalitile excepionale. Tocmai pentru a sugera impactul lui Petru cel Mare asupra istoriei Rusiei, n special, putem face apel la istoria contrafactual i s ne ntrebm: Cum ar fi artat Rusia contemporan dac n-ar fi existat Petru cel Mare

Editura Corint Junior aduce in aceasta toamna un alt titlu de succes al scriitoarei Gwyneth Rees – Surori in luna de miere. Dusmanie la catarama. Prietenie la cutite, o fictiune pentru copii si adolescenti, peste 8 ani. Din familia lui Poppy au facut parte intotdeauna si un fratior vitreg sau o surioara vitrega. Dar cand mama ei anunta ca un nou copil adoptat urma sa li se alature, Poppy nu se astepta sa fie chiar Sadie Show. Sadie e tare ca piatra, rece ca gheata, mai dura ca o tigroaica – si este fata nou venita in clasa lui Poppy. Niciodata nu fusesera vazute impreuna in public. Acum trebuie sa imparta aceeasi baie. Cum de mama se lasa pacalita de linguselile lui Sadie, cand Poppy stie prea bine cum este ea in realitate? O carte care va tine cu sufletul la gura si in care aventurile celor doua surori iau tot felul de intorsaturi.?

二十世纪是艺术史上的革命岁月。在其短短的几年中，现代主义喷薄而出，打破了几个世纪以来的古典形象艺术传统，创造出了崭新的作品。这本令人震撼地全面地展现了艺术的现代时代的作品，勾勒了二十世纪几场关键的艺术运动，从野兽派到流行艺术，详细特写了这一时代中负盛名的一些作品，也刊登了艺术批评家和艺术史学家的那些富有启发性的文章。翻开此书犹如打开了一扇进入现代艺术大家心灵世界的大门，生动而丰富，对于任何一个现代艺术粉丝来说，二十世纪的艺术都是不可或缺之物。

在向日葵之上，在鸢尾花之外，在加谢医生的肖像背后，有一个男人——梵高。他敏感脆弱，他天赋异禀，从1853年出生到1890年去世这几十年的岁月里，后印象主义画家梵高用他的创造力和技巧塑造了十九世纪绘画的概念。他成为了表现主义、野兽派和现代艺术的先驱。但是今天，梵高成为了备受疾病折磨的画家的象征，受制于他人，更受制于自己。在这本著作中，作者从梵高的书信和绘画入手，探索色彩的新的表现方式。传奇总是与平庸并存，伟大的艺术天才也总会遭遇现实的繁琐。

The European continent gathers together, without a doubt, the most famous works of art, evidence of the history of Western art. The cultural capitals and their emblematic museums contain paintings, sculptures, or rather works of art, devised by the great artists, representative of European culture. From Madrid to London, passing through Prague, the major works of the old continent are presented here. Thanks to detailed information about the museums and their collections, you, too, can explore and discover Europe’s fascinating cultural heritage.

从早期文艺复兴到巴洛克，再到浪漫主义、立体主义、超现实主义和流行绘画，这些标准的方艺术跨越了八个世纪，探索了众多的主题。在这里，有神圣的和诽谤的，有抽象的和丰富的，也有开天辟地的和因循守旧的。这些绘画作品抓住了时代的脉搏，吹响了新时代的号角。有的艺术作品一经问世便获得认可，还有一些则被拒之门外。 无论艺术的概念如何改变，无论艺术究竟在多大程度上照射现实，也无论艺术能如何改变现实，所有的这些作品都经历了时间的考验，并以独特的方式宣示着其伟大之处。总而言之，这些伟大的作品照亮了我们的先人变换的聚焦点和视线，也让我们停下来思考我们时代的哪些作品能够终成为标准。

毫无疑问，葛饰北斋是十九世纪中期以来负盛名的日本艺术家，他的作品在西方世界广为人知。葛饰北斋的作品是对于一种被孤立的文明的艺术表达和反应，极大影响了诸如梵高之类的欧洲印象派和后印象派画家；这也使得葛饰北斋成为了跻身欧洲艺术界个日本艺术家。葛饰北斋是位日本浮世绘的大师，他的作品丰富多样、意蕴重大，创作年限长达九十年，其气势恢宏和类型缤纷的特点在本书中展现得淋漓尽致。